Breaking ground: New school sports and performing arts hub coming to Toowoomba
- Construction has started on a new sports and performing arts hub at Toowoomba North State School.
- Students and the wider community will benefit from the purpose-built space which will host performing arts shows, sports events and more.
- The Crisafulli Government has delivered $8.8 million in funding for the project, which is set to be completed in mid-2025.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered $8.8 million in funding for the construction of a new sports and performing arts hub in Toowoomba.
The new state-of-the-art facility at Toowoomba North State School will host the school's sports events and arts performances, while also being utilised by the wider community for gatherings and cultural events.
Labor ignored the community's calls for this vital upgrade for years and left students in the cold, while the Crisafulli Government has quickly proven its commitment to listen to locals and deliver what Labor failed to.
Construction is already underway to deliver the multipurpose hall, which will feature a single court area, a stage, a multi-purpose room, a kitchen and office, as well as a replacement shed and outdoor play space.
The modern space has been specifically designed to host a variety of sports and it will be a vital training ground for current students and for generations to come in the growing community.
Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said the investment at Toowoomba North State School will deliver modern facilities after a decade of neglect under Labor.
"The former Labor Government ignored calls from the local Member for more than five years and refused to fund this sports hall, which deprived students of the facilities they needed and literally left them out in the cold," Minister Langbroek said.
"We want all students to receive a world class education, both inside and outside the classroom, and this new hub will help teachers take their lessons to the next level.
"We want our students to thrive in sports, particularly as we gear up to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and this facility will help make this happen."
Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts said the new hall would allow children to thrive in sports and the arts.
"For over five years, I worked alongside the school's P&C to advocate for this hall at Toowoomba North State School, so it's great to see construction now underway," Mr Watts said.
"With construction on track, students at Toowoomba North State School will soon have a dedicated space—protected from the westerly winter wind—for assemblies and school events.
"For too long, students have had to squeeze into the library or brave the cold for assemblies, but soon, they will have a purpose-built hall that meets their needs."
Principal Timothy Loughland said Toowoomba North State School is committed to providing the best educational experience to their students, and the new facility will bring new ways to help them thrive.
"The new multi-purpose hall will be a perfect venue for various sports and recreational activities, and it will also serve as a hub for cultural events, performances, and community gatherings," Mr Loughland said.
"The students and our community are very excited about the activities we are already planning to organise."
